Nothing is
confirmed at this point but by late Saturday the chatter regarding Holloway had
risen to a viable level.

Holloway was
reportedly on the west coast (California). So we could still be looking at a
long shot.

Holloway would
have a number of things going for him. Little or no relocation cost, a fast
start, he already knows Pinellas County, does not have to go through all the
stress of a time consuming move,has a
working relationship with Sheriff Gualtieri and should be familiar with the St.
Pete PD.

He is an African
American, a strong plus for the Mayor, and has no reported ties to Goliath
Davis and the old coalition another plus.

Major problem for
any St. Pete Chief not associated with Goliath Davis is the outright warfare
that will erupt between Assistant Chiefs Luke Williams and Melanie Bevan in a
power struggle. Along with a desperate attempt from Goliath Davis and the old
coalition to somehow maintain a foot hold.

Then there is the
appointment of a new Assistant Chief of the Investigative Service Bureau
(Detectives), where Davis and the coalition would attempt to maintain some
influence.

Given the
firestorm that is sure to erupt from City Council, the public, the rank and
file at the Pd, and the PD administrative staff, Holloway may be walking in
with at least one if not both hands tied behind his back.

If the Clearwater
Chief has not already signed the deal, he just might want to give it a second
thought.

The creditability of the Kriseman dream team is rapidly eroding and if
anything goes wrong you can bet they will throw the new chief under the bus faster
than you can say Kevin King.

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